Seattle Now

Mayor Harrell proposes big changes to Seattle's tax code, WA gets a tepid economic outlook, and digital kiosks are coming to a Seattle street corner near you. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mercifully, the PNW has escaped the heat dome blanketing a large portion of the eastern US. The temperature may remind you of Western Washington in June 2021.  The oppressive heat set records across the region. A new lawsuit claims the world's largest oil companies are to blame for the blistering temperatures, and for the death of at least one woman who died as a result. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle bans algorithmic rent-setting software, WA Rep. Schrier grills RFK Jr. over vaccines, and officials say fugitive Travis Decker may not be alive. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a recent memo to employees, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said artificial intelligence is ultimately going to mean fewer jobs at the company, as AI transforms how work gets done. Geekwire co-founder Todd Bishop is here to talk about what AI could mean for Amazon, and Seattle's tech industry as a whole. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Justice sues Washington over a mandatory reporter law, the state sees another measles case, and if you see a seal pup, stay back. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good stewardship of our public lands is important, especially now that the federal government has cut some workers. Anna Roth from Washington Trails Association takes us to one of Washington's most popular trails to talk about some ways to steward the state's forestland. Check out the Washington Trails Association’s website to learn more about how to show your love and support for Washington’s public lands. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW Podcast, Meet Me Here… Meet Me Here’s Dyer Oxley is a pinball fan - but don’t call him a pinhead. A pinball renaissance is happening across the Northwest, thanks to a fervent community that frequently gathers, holds tournaments, and keeps these machines flipping.  Seattle ranks second in the United States in terms of how many pinball games the city has and how many establishments offer pinball. Dyer’s gonna show his co-hosts Jeannie Yandel and Katie Campbell the art of pinballing, and then, we’ll hear from a couple of PNW Pinball pros. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Builders in the Puget Sound region say tariffs are impacting housing construction, one of Seattle's most iconic brands is reaching its end, and today is the longest day of the year, but don't think TOO hard about the Big Dark. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week…  Sea lions are toasting the summer at Shilshole… and maybe overstaying their welcome, just a bit.  70,000 demonstrators in Seattle earned a gold star from SPD.  And would you rather live in a castle or missile silo? Both are for sale in our region if you’ve got at least a cool million.  Author Geraldine DeRuiter and comedian Phil Burton are here to break down the week. Zillow Listings:Vashon Island Castle Lincoln County Bunker We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Art walks humanize the viewing experience and create camaraderie, or at least, if not, create camaraderie, allow the opportunity for it.” That’s how local artist and art administrator Tommy Gregory describes art walks in Seattle. Our city is home to a dozen art walks and counting, including the longest-running art walk in the nation. Tommy loves this about Seattle - he usually goes to a handful of different art walks a month, often by himself. So he’s the perfect guide to tell us how to enjoy ourselves and connect with artists and other art walk participants.  Tommy talks about the Pioneer Square Art Walk, which happens on the first Thursday of each month, and the Capitol Hill Art Walk, which happens on the second Thursday of each month. Here are some of Tommy’s recommendations for where to stop on each art walk.  Pioneer Square:  Stonington Gallery  ArtX Contemporary  Collins Pub  The Meyer  Pilchuck Glass School Seattle Office  SOIL Art Gallery  4Culture  Capitol Hill: Steve Gilbert Studio  The Factory Vermillion Art Gallery & Bar  Other Art Walks:  Georgetown’s ART ATTACK on second Saturdays  Edmonds Third Thursday Art Walk Tacoma Third Thursday Art Walk  Bellingham First Friday Art Walk  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.